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November 26, 2015

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-SixEvery November, during...


SIR BUBBA SAVES THE WORLD || A fantasy novel being written by C.L. Webb || Cover design by Anna Laytham


STEALING THE MOON || A young adult novel being written by YWP participant Emma Halverson || Cover design by Zoe Fedeles


Anna Laytham is a designer + illustrator based out of Brooklyn.


Zoe Fedeles is a graphic designer.

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-Six

Every November, during National Novel Writing Month, thirty professional designers volunteer to create book cover art inspired by novels being written by aspiring authors from around the globe. Why? To encourage new, diverse voices, and help build a more creative world.  

30 Covers, 30 Days is presented in partnership with designer and author Debbie Millman.  Wrimos: submit your synopses for 30C30D 2015 here.

Read more about these NaNoWriMo 2015 novels-in-progress, and the cover designers, below.

Sir Bubba Saves the World

A fantasy novel being written this November by C.L. Webb.

Bartholomew “Bubba” Batts is a former football player who is facing a midlife crisis, or as he prefers to call it, a beer shortage. His life is falling apart when he answers an ad for a job as a knight. He assumes it’s for a group of role-playing geeks with money, but instead he finds himself in the magical kingdom of Almadon.

Princess Maybell needs a champion to help her defend her kingdom while her father the king is off on a foolish quest. Bubba isn’t quite what she expected, but as her adviser and uncle tells her, he’s their only choice. As they work to save the kingdom from a warlord determined to seize it, Bubba will have to learn what being a knight really means, while Princess Maybell must decide what matters most—her duties to her kingdom or her new desire for a life of her own.

Cover Designed by Anna Laytham

Anna Laytham is a designer + illustrator based out of Brooklyn. She went to the School of Visual Arts and was named one of Print magazine’s New Visual Artists for 2015. She designs book covers for Penguin Random House and draws a lot. Follow her on Instagram.

 Stealing the Moon

A young adult novel being written this November by YWP participant Emma Halverson.

Philip James Skecinsky Jr, alias Sketch, hasn’t exactly had a typical education. He’s memorized hundreds of confidence tricks, learned seventeen different ways to pick a lock, become fluent in four languages, and played countless games of chess. But according to his art thief father, he’s still not worth anything.

So when his father sets out to swipe the Blue Moon, a priceless, recently-discovered Van Gogh, Sketch decides to prove himself in the only obvious way: steal the painting first. And with a little help from his grifter sister, a surprisingly polite thug, a germaphobic tech geek, and a light-fingered magician, it looks like it just might be possible—even after they realize there’s more to the Blue Moon than meets the eye.

After all, Sketch keeps telling himself, it’s just as simple as another round of chess.

Cover Designed by Zoe Fedeles

Zoe Fedeles is a graphic designer. She particularly enjoys working on “good” causes that involve raising public awareness, and working with people who are enthusiastic about great design and its role in the success of their projects. And, she loves greyhounds.

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Published on November 26, 2015 14:00

Check Out Your Imagination... Feast on Writing

This year, we’ve invited you to tackle NaNoWriMo and check out your imagination at “The NaNoWriMo Library”. We’ve asked some real-life librarians for their best tips on finding inspiration in the stacks. Today, Liesl Seborg at Salt Lake County Library Services encourages you to keep going:

Some librarians love the beginning of September because it signals the return of children to school and the end of summer reading programming. I prefer November because that is when the real fun begins. People start talking about stories, and writing, and authors visit to promote their new books! It’s a feast for the ravenous reader and the practitioner of the writing craft.

For the past two years, we have brought that excitement into my library system by celebrating writing, writers and NaNoWriMo. Last year we had two library branches do write-in programming, and this year we have four! Our annual “Local Authors & You” event will coincide with NaNoWriMo this year, so writers can meet 55 local authors and participate in over 30 writing workshops as they complete or struggle with their first week of writing. 

The WriMoose (as they like to be called) at the Hunter Library are lively and incredible! I’m inspired by them and am so glad we are able to offer space for the write-in again this year. Several of our WriMoose completed the challenge last year—and I’m so proud that we are able to support and encourage these talented community members.

Liesl Seborg is the Senior Librarian for Adult Programming & Outreach at Salt Lake County Library Services. She holds and MLIS from the University of Washington and an MA in Literature from the University of Utah. She has been a librarian for 12 years in both Utah and Idaho, enjoys long walks with her two Dobermans and sharing the ever changing face and services of libraries with those around her. Even in the grocery store line and the hairdressers!

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Published on November 26, 2015 06:00

November 25, 2015

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-FiveEvery November, during...


UNPLUGGED || A thriller being written by Victor Tran || Cover design by Matthew Silverman


GRANDFATHER || A horror novel being written by YWP participant Zachary || Cover design by Jon Gray


Matthew Silverman is an artist and graphic designer based in Los Angeles, California.


Jon Gray has worked under the name ‘gray318’ for the past 12 years.

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-Five

Every November, during National Novel Writing Month, thirty professional designers volunteer to create book cover art inspired by novels being written by aspiring authors from around the globe. Why? To encourage new, diverse voices, and help build a more creative world.  

30 Covers, 30 Days is presented in partnership with designer and author Debbie Millman.  Wrimos: submit your synopses for 30C30D 2015 here.

Read more about these NaNoWriMo 2015 novels-in-progress, and the cover designers, below.

Unplugged

A thriller being written this November by Victor Tran.

Seven people from distinct walks of life sign on to be a part of another reality TV show from a major network. They are removed from the outside world and moved to an inescapable mansion in a secluded desert. The premise is this: without video games, television, even books, what would the average U.S. citizen resort to if they had nothing but free time?

Things take a turn for the worst when a cast member is found suffocated and lifeless in a restroom where cameras are not present; no recordings can be found of anyone else being present with the victim. The cast members eventually lose hope of escape after none of their futile attempts pan out, and signs of communication from the outside are nowhere to be found.

The show’s executive producer, Mr. Johnson, refuses to interrupt the broadcasts or release the cast members, believing himself to be the engineer of the century’s most significant social experiment. He sets out on a mission to defend his Magnum Opus from the interference of the FCC, U.S. government, network executives, and his live-in girlfriend.

The broadcasts continue, and the audience keeps watching…

Cover Designed by Matthew Silverman

Matthew Silverman is an artist and graphic designer based in Los Angeles, California. When not creating, you can find Matthew listening to his record collection, reading great books, traveling, eating, and generally enjoying life with his wife, Samantha.

 Grandfather

A horror novel being written this November by YWP participant Zachary.

The tree-like creature doesn’t have a name. It thinks perhaps it was a man once, back in a time long forgotten to any who still walk the earth. As it makes its way through the forest, as it has since the beginning, the creature meets a young girl named Sabina. She tells the ancient being that he sounds old. 

She calls him Grandfather.

Cover Designed by Jon Gray

Jon Gray has worked under the name ‘gray318’ for the past 12 years. He has designed book jackets for all the major publishers in the world and regularly undertakes editorial projects in the UK and US.

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Published on November 25, 2015 15:32

A Word Crawl: The Hunt for Your Muse

A word crawl is a themed set of writing prompts and challenges. This one was inspired by some of the amazing crawls in NaNoWriMo’s Word Wars forum. A special shoutout to the Harry Potter crawl, the Hunger Games crawl, and the NaNoWriMo-themed crawl for being so incredibly creative, motivating, and inspirational. 

If you’d like, you can follow this word crawl using this YouTube video.

Today, we’re on the hunt for your muse. There have been sightings reported across all the Fictional Realms, from Diagon Alley to Pemberley. We’re deep into November already, so there’s no time to waste.

Let’s get started with a quick and easy warm-up sprint:

Warm up (3 minutes)

Get those creative engines revving!

Write for three minutes, continuing your novel where you left it!

Want a prompt? Have a character seek advice or consultation in your next scene. Perhaps they seek that advice from a mysterious stranger? Two heads are better than one, people say.

­Set-up

Okay! Time to get our sleuthing hats on. But first, what kind of detective are you?

Your title:

If you wrote less than 80 words: You’re a wise-cracking, eagle-eyed Amateur Detective
If you wrote 80 - 120 words: Hardboiled and dogged—you’re a PI.
If you wrote more than 120 words: Join the force—you’re a bonafide Agent of the word

Your M.O.:

Ignore the prompt? You’ve got a novel and you’re sticking to it. You’re strictly By the Book.
Use part of the prompt? You like a lead or two, but you also stick to your instincts. You’re a Hunch Follower.
Followed the prompt thoroughly? You like to go where the wind takes you. You’re a Loose Cannon, and we admire it.

It’s your first day on the job, and your partner meets you in the rain outside the Fictional Realm’s Bureau of Investigation.

“I’ve been waiting ten minutes,” you say. You take a long drag off your candy cigarette, squint at your partner, and mutter, “I’m too old for this.”

“It’s literally your first day,” your partner reminds you.

“The depth of my jadedness knows no bounds. Like pre-distressed jeans, I come torn up.”

“Solid analogy,” your partner says approvingly.

First Challenge (5 min)

There have been sightings of your muse in Panem, so that’s where you and your partner go. It’s got its charms, if you like totalitarianism, PTSD, and excessive plastic surgery.

Everdeen has a thousand-yard stare if you’ve ever seen one. “In my experience,” she says, “muses tend to enjoy sparking rebellions. I’ve heard rumors of whistling in District Four. But then again, they’re just rumors. And Four is out of both our jurisdictions.”

If you’re By the Book: There’s plenty to investigate here in Twelve. Katniss’s lone piece of advice? Take aim before you let fly. Set a word-count goal for the next 5-minute sprint before you start writing.

If you’re a Hunch Follower: Get in touch with your agent on the ground in Four. Cressida offers her eyewitness account. Get inspired by the rebellion you find there: write a scene where a character explodes into a righteous fury.

If you’re a Loose Cannon: You don’t have time to deal with the bureaucracy of jurisdiction. Go to Four, so you can see every detail with your own two eyes. Write a scene where a character explodes into a righteous fury, and include a “triton”.

You have 5 minutes. Let’s go.

­Break

Which path did you take? Share a sentence.

Didn’t use any of the challenges? No worries!
Used a challenge, but not the one meant for you? Great!
Attempted a challenge, but didn’t quite achieve it? You’ll get ‘em next time.
Successfully completed your appropriate challenge? You earn one Muse Clue.
Second Challenge (10 min)

You get another hot tip, and you hightail it out of Panem. Pemberley, at first glance, is the polar opposite of District Twelve. The estate is beautiful and sprawling… but eerily quiet.

“Not to worry,” says Elizabeth Darcy, née Bennett. “Things will liven up soon.” The words are meant to be cheerful, but they echo forebodingly in the great hall.

“There is to be a ball tonight,” says Mr. Darcy. He grimaces. “They require… stamina.”

If you’re By the Book: Your mission at the ball: to scope out every jacketed gentleman and corseted lady in search of a clue. Don’t stop moving—write for ten minutes non-stop, without a single pause.

If you’re a Hunch Follower: Balls are ripe for romantic tension and heated passions. Write a scene where the chemistry sizzles.

If you’re a Loose Cannon: You always anticipate the unexpected. Write a scene that sizzles… then introduce “zombies”.

­Break

Which path did you take? Share a sentence.

Didn’t use any of the challenges? No worries!
Used a challenge, but not the one meant for you? Great!
Attempted a challenge, but didn’t quite achieve it? You’ll get 'em next time.
Successfully completed your appropriate challenge? You earn two Muse Clues.
Third Challenge (9 min)

You’ve got one last lead for the day. Professor McGonagall, headmistress of Hogwarts, has heard of your search, and has invited you to the school to offer her assistance.

“We have an old tome on the natural habits and tendencies of the muse that could be of use. You may find it in the Room of Requirement, though as of late it’s in the habit of presenting itself pitch black and devoid of light.” She sniffs. “I suspect Peeves has something to do with it.”

It’s a good thing you keep a wand handy. Choose which spell you’ll use to find the book in the dark:

Lumos: Write a scene in which a secret comes to light.

Accio Book: Who needs to see? Turn your font white, or write with your eyes closed.

Expecto Patronum: So it’s a little flashy… but it glows, doesn’t it? Write a scene that involves a major clash of wills.

Everyone will write for the full 9 minutes, but:

Agents: At the three-minute mark, please put an asterisk at the end of the word you’re typing.

PIs: At the six-minute mark, please put an asterisk at the end of the word you’re typing.

Amateur Detectives: When we end the sprint, please put an asterisk at the end of the word you’re typing.

­Break

Which path did you take? Share a sentence.

Didn’t use any of the challenges? No worries!
Attempted a challenge, but didn’t quite achieve it? You’ll get 'em next time.
Successfully completed your chosen challenge? You earn one Muse Clue.
Count the words between where you began writing for this sprint and the asterisk you placed. If that totals 200 words or more, you earn two Muse Clues.

Top photo by Flickr user Martin Gommel.

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Published on November 25, 2015 09:07

November 24, 2015

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-FourEvery November, during...


THE STORYTELLER IN THE PARK || A fantasy novel being written by Jessie || Cover design by Purva Sawant


SOLITUDE || A science fiction novel being written by YWP participant Cole Whitmore || Cover design by Victor Savila


Purva moved to New York in 2014 to pursue her Masters in Branding at the School of Visual Arts.


Victor Davila is an illustrator and designer from the Orlando, FL area.

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-Four

Every November, during National Novel Writing Month, thirty professional designers volunteer to create book cover art inspired by novels being written by aspiring authors from around the globe. Why? To encourage new, diverse voices, and help build a more creative world.  

30 Covers, 30 Days is presented in partnership with designer and author Debbie Millman.  Wrimos: submit your synopses for 30C30D 2015 here.

Read more about these NaNoWriMo 2015 novels-in-progress, and the cover designers, below.

The Storyteller in the Park

A fantasy novel being written this November by Jessie. 

Each weekday during the first week in November, three women pass by an unusually ornate park bench. The bench is the only one of its kind in the entire park. Anna, Bea, and Carol are all told the same story, but each hear it from a different storyteller occupying this ornate bench. 

In the early morning, a smiling, impeccably dressed, older, Eastern European woman named Angel sits primly on the bench as Anna, a driven and stressed white graduate student, jogs by.



At noon, a cheerful Hispanic woman named Bounty who always has bags of bread to feed the pigeons occupies the beach as pessimistic Bea,

a black retired city worker, strolls by with her little dog named Sweetie. 

The hour after public school dismisses, a hip, street-smart, Asian teenager named Charity lounges on the bench as forlorn ten-year-old Carol,

a lonely bi-racial child of white and East Indian descent, aimlessly wanders the park waiting for her mother to come home from work.

Then, one Saturday morning, Anna, Bea, and Carol all come to the park bench hoping to see their storyteller. It is the first time any of them have been to the park on Saturday. Each one sees a person sitting on the park bench and all see the person who told them the stories. Other people passing by only see a plain wooden park bench and no one sitting on the bench…

Cover Designed by Purva Sawant 

Purva moved to New York in 2014 to pursue her Masters in Branding at the School of Visual Arts. A young Graphic Designer at heart, loves chatting with other creative creatures. She loves the smell of brand new books and believes that print is not dead!

 Solitude

A science fiction novel being written this November by YWP participant Cole Whitmore.

The Radiffer family was laughed at for preparing for doomsday, but when an airborne super-virus plagues all organisms, who can laugh then?

Cover Designed by Victor Davila

Victor Davila is an illustrator and designer from the Orlando, FL area, as well as an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida’s School of Visual Arts and Design teaching illustration and design. He has worked on everything from character designs for film and animation, to editorial illustrations, interactive games, and children’s books. Victor is also the founder of the central Florida illustrator collective, Giant Illustrators, on the board of AIGA Orlando, and on the organizing committee of Creative Mornings Orlando. Follow him on Twitter & Instagram

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Published on November 24, 2015 16:20

"Remember: this is what makes you a writer. Yes, this. The sick feeling in your stomach, the..."

“Remember: this is what makes you a writer. Yes, this. The sick feeling in your stomach, the weariness you feel, the utter conviction that you are the Worst and your novel is the Worst and everything is awful. This is how writers feel sometimes. (This is how everyone feels sometimes.)

 

But writers do not let this feeling overwhelm them.”

- N. K. Jemisin, on the inner strength of writers.
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Published on November 24, 2015 09:05

November 23, 2015

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-ThreeEvery November, during...


PIONEER SOCIETY || A young adult novel being written by Grace Mosher || Cover design by William McCrery


LIFE'S ROAD OF CRAZY || A mainstream novel being written by YWP participant A.G. Samples || Cover design by Amy Fidler


Bill McCrery is a User Experience Designer.


Amy Fidler is a Lecturer at Bowling Green State University and principal of her firm Fidler Design, Inc.

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-Three

Every November, during National Novel Writing Month, thirty professional designers volunteer to create book cover art inspired by novels being written by aspiring authors from around the globe. Why? To encourage new, diverse voices, and help build a more creative world.  

30 Covers, 30 Days is presented in partnership with designer and author Debbie Millman.  

Read more about these NaNoWriMo 2015 novels-in-progress, and the cover designers, below.

Pioneer Society

A young adult novel being written this November by Grace Mosher.

In 1860s Louisiana, seventeen-year-old Henry Lafayette is studying to be a lawyer when he witnesses his father’s brutal murder. Distraught, he escapes west in search of his mother, forming a close friendship with an escaped slave who can read minds, a sharpshooting Southern belle, and an Apache trapper. 

However, with the looming Civil War awakening more than just sectional violence, Henry quickly realizes that the bonds of family transcend legal definition.

Cover Designed by William McCrery

Bill McCrery is a User Experience Designer. When he’s not designing experiences, he can be found at the kitchen counter with a hot iron, melting Perler Beads into Minecraft keychains for his four kids, and wife, Stepper.

 Life’s Road of Crazy

A mainstream novel being written this November by YWP participant A.G. Samples.

Awainea, twelve, is already mad that her mom is having her baby sister. But then she’s told that Jayteayn has Down Syndrome. What is that, and will it change her life even more than she thought having a sister would?

Cover Designed by Amy Fidler

Amy Fidler is a Lecturer at Bowling Green State University and principal of her firm Fidler Design, Inc. She currently serves as the Education Chair for AIGA Toledo, and was the chapter’s founding president in 2007. She is co-founder and co-producer of SWEAT, the Summer Workshop for Exploration and Thought.

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Published on November 23, 2015 14:16

A NaNoWriMo Hack: Be Proud of Yourself

Need a quick NaNoWriMo hack? We’ve asked our Municipal Liaisons to offer their best tip for November success. Today, Tara Kennedy, our ML in Washington DC, gives her final-week advice:

Writing is an interesting pursuit. I suspect because the very basics of writing are taught to most of us early, the idea of sitting down to write a story seems basic and easy. And in some ways it is: the way that knowing how to walk also makes you capable of running a marathon. Or just like knowing how to tie a knot means you’re ready to knit a sweater.

So, at some point you signed up for this crazy journey, and you told others (probably) that you were doing this. You locked yourself in with your words. And you began planning what this story would become after November. You may have already written your award speech. And all of that is wonderful and great. I believe in your story and its future. 

But it is equally important to remember how amazing it is to just do this. To stop refreshing the NaNo calculator to watch your graph go up, and just be proud of the words you have now. You are amazing. Your story is amazing. The words you have now are amazing.

Tara Kennedy is a native Washingtonian (they do exist). By day she wrangles data and by night she writes tales of teens trying to forge their way in this world. Tara also knits, watches TV, makes Hamiltunes references, and drinks lots and lots of tea.

Top photo by Flickr user cproppe.

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Published on November 23, 2015 09:21

November 22, 2015

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-TwoEvery November, during...


CRITTERTOWN || A thriller/suspense novel being written by Brandon Carbaugh || Cover design by Kim Weiner


THE ACADEMY FOR INTELLIGENT YOUNG WOMEN || A young adult novel being written by YWP participant Shea Dunigan || Cover design by Chloé R. Bush


Kim Weiner is a designer and multidisciplinary art director based in NYC.


Chloé R. Bush is a Motion Graphic Designer in NYC.

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-Two

Every November, during National Novel Writing Month, thirty professional designers volunteer to create book cover art inspired by novels being written by aspiring authors from around the globe. Why? To encourage new, diverse voices, and help build a more creative world.  

30 Covers, 30 Days is presented in partnership with designer and author Debbie Millman.  Wrimos: submit your synopses for 30C30D 2015 here.

Read more about these NaNoWriMo 2015 novels-in-progress, and the cover designers, below.

Crittertown

A thriller/suspense novel being written this November by Brandon Carbaugh.

Denny is a stuffed cat who leads a simple life in Crittertown, a happy place where no one ever lies or steals, and everything is always warm and fuzzy. But when Denny’s best friend, Peter Rabbit, disappears suddenly on an unexpected and indefinite “vacation,” Denny begins asking questions, and soon begins to pull apart a web of lies and secrets woven into the fabric of Crittertown itself.

At the heart of it all lies Ned Tuck, a kindly old squirrel and keeper of the town lighthouse, which Denny discovers has a mysterious power: the ability to see anyone, anywhere, at any time. Soon Denny finds himself on the run from the police-dogs, led by the savage Yellerbelly Hound, who will do anything to protect the secret that Peter’s “vacation” was no vacation, and his disappearance was not the first… or the last.

As questions mount and more critters disappear, tensions increase between the town and the police-dogs—and between the dogs and Ned Tuck. All the while, Denny struggles to keep sight of the fraying line that separates right from wrong. But when he too disappears, tensions finally burst at the seams, and the critters of Crittertown learn a hard lesson: Those who tug at loose threads soon reap what they sow.

Cover Designed by Kimberly Weiner



Kim Weiner
 is a designer and multidisciplinary art director based in NYC. She possesses a diverse set of creative skills, specializing in illustration and animation. In addition to her recently earned Masters in Branding from the School of Visual Arts, she holds a BFA in animation from the Rhode Island School of Design.

 

The Academy for Intelligent Young Women

A young adult novel being written this November by YWP participant Shea Dunigan.

When fourteen-year-old Deline Débrouillard and her younger sister are sent off to a boarding school, they realize that this isn’t a normal Academy. 

The headmaster, a nasty old woman, is trying to change the generations that have been coming up. She wipes the minds of the young ladies at this school, making them perfect robots. As Deline and her friends try to stop this before their own minds are wiped, they suffer great pain, great joy, and make bonds that are unbreakable.

Cover Designed by

Chloé R. Bush

Chloé R. Bush is a Motion Graphic Designer in NYC. She grew up in Washington DC and Châteauroux, France, and would one day love to work overseas. Although she gets lost whenever she travels, she encounters extraordinary people.

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Published on November 22, 2015 07:37

November 21, 2015

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-OneEvery November, during...


THROUGH THE INFINITE DARKNESS || A young adult novel being written by Tasha Reese || Cover design by Sonia Persad


EIGHT || A horror novel being written by YWP participant Laurel Moore || Cover design by Frances Yllana


Sonia Persad seeks to use her big voice to help companies assert their personalities.


Frances Yllana designs, writes, teaches and cheerleads for civic/cultural engagement in Dallas, TX.

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twenty-One

Every November, during National Novel Writing Month, thirty professional designers volunteer to create book cover art inspired by novels being written by aspiring authors from around the globe. Why? To encourage new, diverse voices, and help build a more creative world.  

30 Covers, 30 Days is presented in partnership with designer and author Debbie Millman.  Wrimos: submit your synopses for 30C30D 2015 here.

Read more about these NaNoWriMo 2015 novels-in-progress, and the cover designers, below.

Through the Infinite Darkness

A young adult novel being written this November by Tasha Reese.

In 359 BC, in Megara, Greece at the Cult of Nyx, Eris has grown into a beautiful young woman with long flowing hair that is a mixture of sunlight, moonlight, and darkness. She is kept hidden from everyone because of the strange writing that appears on her body that continually moves and changes between black and a golden white. 

The High Priestess has tried for years to find out what the writing says with no luck and so she sends Eris, Mira, and Horatio to the Oracle of Delphi for answers. Along the way Eris meets with Roman soldiers, regular people, and some of the gods themselves. Eris learns about her past and how she will influence what happens in the world around her, as well as why the writing on her body

disappears

when there is a New Moon.

Cover Designed by Sonia Persad

Sonia Persad seeks to use her big voice to help companies assert their personalities. She was born and bred in Trinidad, West Indies, and has lived in Trinidad, Switzerland, Florida, and New York (twice), all in the pursuit of learning. She has a background in Fashion, and most recently finished a Design BFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York.

 Eight

A horror novel being written this November by YWP participant Laurel Moore.

Eight is about three 13-year-old girls, Anne-Marie, Arushi, and Lavender. One day, they find a Magic 8 Ball and start asking it questions. What they don’t know is that the Magic 8 Ball is haunted and is slowly sucking in their souls. Sooner or later, they will be trapped inside of it, forever. 

All of the good souls that were sucked inside have been turned evil by the Magic 8 Ball. When they accidentally break the ball, the evil souls are released into the world, and the girls have to go collect all of the souls, accompanied by a boy in their class who is obsessed with ghost hunting.

Cover Designed by Frances Yllana

Frances Yllana designs, writes, teaches and cheerleads for civic/cultural engagement in Dallas, TX. She’s stoked to celebrate her career-quinceañera this January 2016. Her most current roles are: Imaginuity creative director, UNT design-school adjunct and AIGA DFW president.

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Published on November 21, 2015 14:00

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